Chapter 1051: Old Ginger Is Still Spicier

The spirit boat sped like light, traversing millions of miles in an instant.

The mountains and rivers beneath their feet quickly faded into the distance, and ripples of space echoed around them.

The Xiong father and son, having seen much of the world, were already accustomed to riding flying boats.

The two of them quietly lowered their heads, hiding in the back of the crowd, sitting in silence, their nerves taut, even more tense than when they were in the Moon God Pavilion's grand hall.

Though they spoke lightly, the risk of blending in with this group was still too high.

A single misstep could alert those two experts.

The consequences would be unimaginable.

However, given the circumstances and the immense temptation of the treasures, Xiong Fen, with his considerable courage, managed to steady his nerves under the pressure.

After sitting stiffly for half a day without any unusual occurrences, their plan to blend in had succeeded!

Xiong Fen secretly breathed a sigh of relief and gave his son a reassuring look.

"Don't panic, everything is going according to plan!"

At the same time, he mustered his courage and looked up, beginning to observe the natives of Yunxing in the front row.

But when he spread his divine sense for a closer look, Xiong Fen suddenly froze.

A Saint...

The seemingly lazy and sloppy old man before him was actually a Saint.

Even if only at the initial stage, Saints were not a common realm, and in the desolate Yunxing, they were even rarer. How could he encounter one just by looking up?

While Xiong Fen was still suspiciously observing, his son's astonished voice transmission reached him.

"Father! The person next to me seems to be at the Saint level."

Huh?

Another Saint?

Xiong Fen turned his head in confusion, spreading his divine sense.

Upon closer inspection, even he furrowed his brows slightly.

To his right sat an unremarkable young man, faintly exuding a weak aura of the Great Dao. If not for the careful scrutiny with divine sense, it would have been almost imperceptible.

Though his cultivation level wasn't high, he was undoubtedly at the Saint level!

There really was another one...

Xiong Fen's eyes showed suspicion.

Ignoring his son's astonishment, he quickly spread his divine sense.

Upon looking around, he saw the aura of the Great Dao intertwining continuously. The corner of the flying boat where they sat was almost surrounded by Saints!

An extremely unusual pressure began to permeate the surroundings.

One.

Two.

Dozens of people, all at the Saint level.

Though they were on a flying boat, it felt as if they were in the core of the Moon God Pavilion. At a glance, there were Saints everywhere, a scene that was truly hard to believe.

How could this be!

Xiong Fen's eyes widened in shock, his brows furrowed into a "川" shape.

His heart was unsettled. He had thought that apart from the two experts, the rest were mere amateurs. Only upon closer inspection did he realize that all these people were Saints.

His son, Xiong Zhong, looked even more nervous, his voice transmission becoming frantic!

"Father! Something's not right here!"

"Isn't Yunxing supposed to be desolate and isolated? How could there be so many Saints gathered in one place? Looking back now, it's strange that we encountered two experts as soon as we arrived!"

"Father! Could there be something wrong with your intelligence?"

Seeing his son on the verge of panic, Xiong Fen sternly glared to calm him.

"Don't panic!"

With one sentence, he steadied his son, then fell into deep thought.

Observing the sea of Saints before him, Xiong Fen felt some pressure, but he was far from being panicked. After all, he was a elder of the Moon God Pavilion.

Though these people were Saints, in his eyes, they were far from being experts, at most comparable to the outstanding disciples of the Moon God Pavilion, merely talented juniors.

Looking at their attire, which was varied and resembled that of rogue cultivators, they couldn't even compare to the core disciples of the Moon God Pavilion.

A glint of insight flashed in Xiong Fen's eyes as he calmly transmitted his thoughts.

"As expected, these people originally did not belong to the same sect."

"Perhaps due to special techniques or treasures, their cultivation levels were deeply concealed. Without careful scrutiny, it would be easy to overlook them, but they are indeed all at the Saint level!"

While transmitting his thoughts, Xiong Fen signaled his son with his eyes.

Noticing the varied attire, Xiong Zhong reluctantly believed and slightly calmed his nerves.

"Father, you make a good point. So, who do you think these people are?"

Xiong Fen's mind raced through various pieces of intelligence, quickly arriving at a conclusion.

"Without a doubt, this group represents the top combat power of Yunxing. They must have been alarmed by Qing Yin Xianyun and, upon learning of the demon clan's secrets, gathered here to resist the enemy!"

"Look at that old man. His cultivation years are likely longer than mine. Such an old monster, though limited in talent, would never personally act unless faced with a great calamity!"

Xiong Zhong followed his gaze, catching a glimpse of the old man's weathered profile.

Instantly, his eyes showed agreement as he transmitted his thoughts.

"Father, you are absolutely right..."

"No wonder we encountered two experts as soon as we arrived, and so many Saints gathered here. If it's to resist the demon clan, it's not surprising that Yunxing has mobilized all its combat power."

Looking at the old woman who seemed on the verge of death, Xiong Zhong felt a bit more confident.

"I thought something was amiss, but it turns out this is Yunxing's strongest combat power. Apart from those two experts who are intimidating, the rest are nothing to fear."

"Yunxing, which once participated in the starry sky war, has indeed declined."

"It's just bad luck that we arrived on Yunxing just as its top echelons were gathering. What unfortunate timing!"

Hearing his son's lament, Xiong Fen also showed a smile in his eyes.

"Heh."

"Son, as you can see, apart from those two, the rest of the Yunxing natives are at most at this level. We are a bit unlucky, but this is also an opportunity."

"As long as we blend in, we can see all of Yunxing's top combat power. Gathering information will be a breeze, and we might even snag a few decent treasures. Isn't that perfect?"

Hearing this, Xiong Zhong steadied his expression and became full of anticipation for the future.

"Father, you are truly a master strategist. This time, our father-son duo will surely turn our fortunes around!"

The father and son quietly smiled, gazing at the unknown starry sky ahead.

"Whoosh!"

The spirit boat continued to accelerate, once again tearing through the void!

Several hours later.

The clear sky rippled as the spirit boat slowly descended towards a small island.

"Report the battle situation to your respective departments and disband on the spot!"

A strange command rang out, and the crowd began to scatter and flee.

The Xiong father and son stood dumbfounded at the front of the flying boat, staring ahead with wide eyes!

Before them stood towering skyscrapers, a sight they had never seen in their lives.

A straight, smooth road extended like a painting, leading into a cluster of buildings. On either side of the road were hundred-story buildings, like towering trees, stretching as far as the eye could see.

Along the sides of the road stood numerous utility poles and traffic lights.

In the distance, the bustling sounds of the city could be heard.

The Xiong father and son had never seen such a scene.

Whether it was the architectural style or the towering buildings, everything filled them with curiosity. They gazed in awe, their expressions like country bumpkins entering the city for the first time.

"Hiss... this Shadow Island is truly unique."

"Father, that hall is a hundred zhang tall. Yunxing's architecture is so bizarre!"

"How can this road be so smooth, without a single seam? What kind of massive stone was used to create this?"

"Father, what are those rows of iron poles by the road for? Are they some kind of magical artifact?"

Xiong Zhong kept transmitting his curiosity, sounding like an ignorant child.

"Father..."

But his father was equally dumbfounded, no longer exuding his usual air of omniscience and confidence.

Seeing that he was being questioned to the point of embarrassment, he angrily interrupted!

"Shut up!"

Xiong Fen was about to lecture his son on maintaining composure and the purpose of their journey.

Before he could speak, a loud roar was heard in the distance!

"Vroom..."

Looking towards the sound, they saw someone riding a motorcycle speeding towards them!

The speed wasn't particularly fast, but the rider's posture was relaxed and stylish. The father and son couldn't help but feel envious. Looking at the strange vehicle, which moved steadily without any wobbling, they were utterly captivated.

"Beep beep!"

Suddenly, a horn sounded, startling the father and son into instinctively stepping back.

"Whoosh!"

The motorcycle passed beneath the flying boat and gradually disappeared into the horizon.

The young Xiong Zhong couldn't help but exclaim in admiration!

"What a majestic roar! That mount is truly impressive!"

"I wonder what kind of beast it is. I can't even sense its bloodline aura. If we could ride such a thing back to the Moon God Pavilion, it would surely make everyone envious!"

The curiosity of youth is natural, and the desire to show off is understandable.

Even Xiong Fen was somewhat tempted, but he managed to offer a symbolic reprimand.

"Ahem."

"Those who achieve great things must not be distracted by trivial pursuits!"

Reluctantly tearing his gaze away, Xiong Zhong's expression became serious.

He transmitted his thoughts, his eyes filled with suspicion.

"This place is very strange, quite characteristic of Yunxing."

"If I'm not mistaken, this is the center of Yunxing. Qing Yin Xianyun's destruction of the star gate must have alarmed the entire planet, causing countless hidden experts to emerge. The people on the flying boat earlier must be part of that group."

"With the demon clan destroyed and the ancient corridor reopened, Yunxing will attract the attention of various planets. These experts have gathered here to discuss the way forward!"

The more he spoke, the more certain he became, and a glint of insight appeared in Xiong Fen's eyes!

"The truth must be so."

"Thinking back now, it's no coincidence that we encountered two experts as soon as we arrived on Yunxing. The place we landed must have been near their meeting point, otherwise, we wouldn't have been so unlucky!"

"As for later, we were able to blend in smoothly because the hidden experts had gathered, and they might not all know each other, which is why it was so easy!"

At this point, Xiong Fen's eyes widened.

All the bad luck seemed to have the most reasonable explanation. All the information was connected, and he had seen through the inner workings of Yunxing clearly!

Beside him, his son Xiong Zhong was already filled with awe, his eyes shining with admiration!

If not for the need to transmit his thoughts, he would have bowed on the spot.

"Father, your insight is truly remarkable! You've discerned so much at a glance, even guessing Yunxing's movements with near accuracy. Such wisdom is truly rare in my lifetime!"

"No wonder you're always dissatisfied with me. Compared to you, I don't even have a tenth of your ability..."

"I am truly ashamed!"

Seeing his son's look of admiration, Xiong Fen smiled faintly, hands behind his back.

"Heh, that's why they say old ginger is still spicier..."

"The Moon God Pavilion's master? What of him? If not for his slight cultivation advantage and the power of the heavenly soldiers, how could he stand above me?"

"Son, you don't need to belittle yourself. You're still young, and your talent surpasses mine. As long as you observe and learn well in the future, and get your hands on some heavenly soldiers, your future will be limitless!"

The father and son were filled with joy, brimming with confidence about the road ahead.

With that, they followed the others and swaggered off the flying boat.

Xiong Fen walked leisurely with his hands behind his back, a confident air of incognito inspection on his face.

"Son, the truth is out, so we don't need to be overly cautious. Let's blend into this Yunxing gathering, gather some information, and then act accordingly."

Looking at the tallest building in the city, Xiong Fen's eyes were filled with confidence.

Xiong Zhong was much the same, following steadily with a smile.

"Alright, let's see what this so-called Yunxing gathering has to offer."

The two of them, one after the other, wore expressions of invincible confidence.

But they had only taken a few steps, not even entering the city, when they heard a shout from behind!

"Hey! Hey!"

"What are you two doing? Come help move these things! I'm talking to you, the two idiots with your hands behind your backs!"

The father and son turned around in confusion.

A middle-aged man was pointing at them, looking anxious and angry!

"What are you looking at? Hurry up and lend a hand! We're short on manpower, and you two are just standing there doing nothing!"

The father and son were stunned.

A group of people were moving demon corpses, and the leader was shouting at them, spittle flying!

Xiong Zhong turned to his father in confusion, who was equally bewildered.

The father and son stared at each other, unsure where things had gone wrong.

Even if they were imposters, they were posing as Yunxing's top echelon, invited to discuss the planet's future. Shouldn't they be treated with hospitality instead of being asked to move things?

Xiong Fen asked in confusion, a hint of displeasure in his eyes.

"Did I hear correctly? We have to move things?"

The team leader's face darkened, his sleeves rolled up halfway.

"What do you think?"

Xiong Fen's expression instantly turned grim, veins bulging on his forehead.

He angrily retorted, putting on the airs of a "Yunxing expert"!

"Outrageous!"

"We, the esteemed experts of Yunxing, have traveled millions of miles without complaint, all for the sake of Yunxing's grand plan. Not only do you fail to treat us with the utmost respect, but you also ask us to move demon corpses!"

"What kind of logic is this? Huh?!"